Ole & Lena

Lena “Der is trouble vit da car, sveetheart. It has vater in da carburetor.”Ole: “Vater in da carburetor? Dat is ridiculous.”Lena: “Ole, I tell you da car has vater in the carburetor.”Ole: “You don’t even know vat a carburetor is. I’ll check it out. Ver is da car?”Lena: “In da lake.

High winds topple tree

RePoRtMarch 12Assisted medical facility with elderly male.Accidental 911 dial. Wind knocked a tree down on E. 2nd Ave. Secured scene until utility worker arrived for electrical cable line lying on ground.March 13Check on individual at 900 blk. E. 8th St.

Forged in frustration

None of this would have happened were it not for cable TV.Like many guys, I’m a skilled – one might even say professional – channel surfer. I’m not interested in what’s on so much as what else is on.Some years ago, during one of my surfing sessions, I stumbled across a show called “Forged in Fire.

Webster Area school board conducts interviews

Webster Area School Board met March 13 in special session for an executive session for personnel matters involving interviews. The session lasted for five hours after which no motion was made.Webster Area School Board’s upcoming meetings are March 23 for special session beginning at 6 p.m.

SDSU Extension supports childcare access in rural communities

BROOKINGS – South Dakota State University Extension’s efforts to support expanding childcare access in rural communities helped three South Dakota communities in 2024-25.

Auto crash emergency dial system sets off sirens

Webster’s siren went off the evening of March 12 due to an automated crash from a phone being dropped. According to Day County Sheriff Jerred Schreur, a phone south of Waubay, right on the county line, called Watertown 911 dispatch on accident due to the phone’s feature.

Court Records

South Dakota Unified judicial system cases disposed Feb. 1-28. Dollar amounts are fine, court costs plus surcharges (if any) respectively: Jeffrey Winter, Grenville, reckless driving, 350.00, 249.

SDSU Extension Writing workshop returns online

BROOKINGS – South Dakota State University Extension announced the next online offering of the Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop.

Sattler’s “100 year program” attempts to prolong his life through an active exercise routine

In 1969 Day County native Roger Sattler picked up running with the goal of improving his health. Now at the age of 90 his routine has evolved into a full program of workouts and supplements to try and stay active for as long as possible.Born in Sisseton, Sattler grew up on a farm near Roslyn.

Telemedicine strengthens rural EMS care in South Dakota

When emergencies happen in rural South Dakota, the first responders are often neighbors. Volunteer EMTs, small-town ambulance crews and local teams drop everything to answer a 911 call.